Recent content by joestella28

Another vote for Central Wheel Components - They did a great job on my 19" flat tracker rims 6 or so years ago (which have then sat in the garage collecting dust, waiting for me to actually finish the build....)

Hi there, I will be treating the tank prior to using but also being from the UK, I think we have less ethanol in our "gas" than in the US, something like up to 5% vs 10% in the US so hopefully I'll be ok. I will be rubber mounting for sure but I need to give it some thought so that it sits...

Hi all, I've got a XR style tank (and seat unit) from Gopher Glass (their "modern" version) but am wondering how people normally mount these to an XS frame? Many thanks, Joe

The makings of a Street Tracker - 880cc and rephased, just needs a PMA to finish of the parts list!

Hey Halfmile, I have seen them, I think the weiss ones are marginally ahead. All the best, Joe

I have t agree that I do like the MotoLanna ones but the R6 forks I'm using are 43mm and I need them to be wider enough to fit the fat dirt track tyre on the 3 inch rim :). All alternative suggestions welcome :)

Hi Guys, I'm slowly piecing parts for my tracker build, I've decided to go full width rims (3" front, 3.5" rear) and as such am in need of some clamps. Being in the UK I'm short on ready made options however I'm visiting NY in about 5 weeks so thought I might as well bring some home with me...

Slightly off topic, did you have the wide yokes made or are they off another bike? (Maybe one of the Suzuki cruisers?). I need a set making for my street tracker but I'm not sure where is best to go in the UK? Thanks, Joe

Thanks all, Contact made :) Question is, do I wait for the lousy USD:GBP exchange rate to sort it self out... This is for a project my Dad and I were going to do 10 years ago when it was $2:£1 ! Looking around 1.2 these days... Thanks all, Joe

Hi all, Are Jemco still in business? I'm after a set of their high pipes, does anyone know how much they sell them for? Many thanks, Joe

Hi all, I'm looking to put in a GSX1100 (GS1100 in the US I think) swing arm in to my tracker project. Like most swing arms, it's too wide. I'll only be able to narrow the swing arm so much and from what I have read on the swap, around 5mm needs to be taken off both the bosses on the inside of...

I think another potential option could be a sportster rear hub, I think some others have used them.

Much appreciated, I hear you on the rear hub, really scratching my head in this department.

Holy thread resurrection Batman etc. Sorry to dig up an old thread but the swingarm use here really caught my eye, is it a one-off or from another bike? Is it longer than the standard XS swinger? Also, what hub have you used on the rear? Any info would be much appreciated, Joe

Hi All, I've been surprised with how straightforward it is to space them out to be honest. Like I said, I'm only going to use them to get the engine running on a stand before the real mods start. After that point I'll get either some more modern CV carbs of some VM's. I'm based in Norfolk and...